Aniin. She:kon. Tansi. Boozhoo. Koolamaalsii. Welcome to Peter Gzowski College.

Gzowski College was established in 2004 and named after distinguished Canadian broadcaster and former Trent Chancellor, Peter Gzowski (pronounced zaw-skee). Adored by Canadians, he was most famous as someone who listened and welcomed conversation and diverse opinions.

Our collegiate community is located within the big yellow Enwayaang building and on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishinaabeg. Enwayaang, translated from Anishinaabemowin, means “the way we speak together.” - a sentiment we take quite literally as we listen, share, and speak together every day. Enwayaang has a small footprint, rests gently on the land, incorporates Indigenous space, design, and artwork, and provides beautiful views of our stunning campus. We have comfortable seating, light-filled corridors, modern classrooms, and a beautiful dining hall (with a fireplace, good lighting, and great food – a perfect place to meet friends). Students affectionately refer to us as “the Big Cheese.”

Our crest is a loon and our mascot is BAMM the moose. Gzowski College works closely with our neighbours in Enwayaang, the First Peoples House of Learning, School of Business, Departments of Economics and Mathematics, Office of Research and Innovation, and the Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies, to bring you a wide array of opportunities to get involved and engaged during your time with us.

A sense of entrepreneurial risk-taking comes along with our youthful collegiate spirit. Gzowski students are young and vibrant change makers, balancing traditional knowledge with modern ideas. They take intellectual risks for great rewards, with a focus on “speaking together” to respect each other, learn together, develop leadership skills, and create sustainable futures, no matter what they are studying.

Welcome to the BAMMily!

Warmly yours,

Melanie Buddle

Principal, Gzowski College